TeslaJS
An unofficial Tesla API for NodeJS.
It is important to acknowledge that there are already several very good Javascript libraries available for the Tesla. So why create another one? I created this library for two main reasons:
- The anticipated need for a few small but important features that existing libraries did not provide
- I was looking for a personal opportunity to learn more about the Tesla REST API, Node.js and Github
Notable Features
With the introduction of the new OAuth-based owner API, one of the features I wanted was the ability to make API calls without having to login each time. Once an auth token is retrieved it can be used to make other REST API calls. This is important for moderating load on the Tesla login servers. This is also important if you want to use the library to do server-based data logging. It is safer to store an auth token on the server than logon credentials.
Another feature that I wanted was stateless-ness (achieved via an options parameter to API calls) so that it was possible to use the library to make multiple overlapping async calls for different vehicles for data-logging.
API Documentation
The REST API encapusulated by this library was documented through the work of many Tesla Model S owners. The current REST API documentation can be found at:
http://docs.timdorr.apiary.io/
Warranty Disclaimer
You may use this library with the understanding that doing so is AT YOUR OWN RISK. No warranty, express or implied, is made with regards to the fitness or safety of this code for any purpose. If you use this library to change settings on your car you understand that it is possible to make changes that could inadvertently lower the security of, or potentially damage, your vehicle through actions including but not limited to:
- Unlocking the vehicle
- Remotely starting the vehicle
- Opening the sunroof
- Opening the frunk or trunk
- Lowering the battery charge level
- Impacting the health of your battery
Installation
In order to use the library and/or samples you must first download and install Node.js from http://nodejs.org
An installable module for 'npm' is available. To download and install the library and its dependencies globally:
npm install -g teslajs-pkg
Or if you want to install to a local project directly:
npm install teslajs-pkg
You can also install directly from the github source. Either download and unzip the source or clone the repository.
Then from the root level of the library directory:
npm install
Interfaces
The TeslaJS library provides the following methods:
General API calls
setLogLevel() - sets the level of debug logging
login() - authenticate with Tesla servers and retrieve the OAuth token
logout() - invalidate the OAuth tokens for the given credentials
vehicles() - retrieve a list of the vehicles and option data associated with the OAuth token
API calls for a given vehicle id
vehicleState() - retrieve the vehicle_state data
climateState() - retrieve the climate_state data
driveState() - retrieve the drive_state data
chargeState() - retrieve the charge_state data
guiSettings() - retrieves the GUI settings
mobileEnabled() - returns whether mobile access is enabled
honkHorn() - honks the horn
flashLights() - flashes the headlights
startCharge() - initiates a charging session
stopCharge() - terminates a charging session
openChargePort() - opens the charge port
setChargeLimit() - sets the charge limit to a specific amount
chargeStandard() - set the charge limit to 90%
chargeMaxRange() - sets the charge limit to 100%
doorLock() - locks the doors
doorUnlock() - unlocks the doors
climateStart() - turn on the HVAC system
climateStop() - turn off the HVAC system
sunRoofControl() - put the sunroof into a specific state
sunRoofMove() - open the sunroof to a specific percent
setTemps() - set the driver and passenger temperature set points
remoteStartDrive() - enables remote starting of the car
openTrunk() - open the trunk or frunk
wakeUp() - attempt to wake a sleeping vehicle
setValetMode() - set/reset valet mode
startStreaming() - initiate a streaming data session
The library also exports the following constants:
streamingPortal - the URI for the streaming API portal
portal - the URI for the OAuth-based API portal
API_CALL_LEVEL - log all API calls
API_RETURN_LEVEL - log all API calls and completions
API_LOG_ALL - the highest level of logging
streamingColumns - an array of the available streaming columns
Most of the APIs take both an options parameter and an optional callback function. The options parameter must always contain a member called authToken that contains the OAuth token returned from a successfull login(). For all APIs that act on a specific vehicle the options parameter must also contain a vehicleID member that contains the long vehicle ID value returned from a successful call to vehicles().
By default the vehicles() API returns information on the first vehicle returned. By providing a carIndex member in the options parameter information on a specific vehicle can be queried.
Samples
Several samples are provided in the Examples directory. These demonstrate some basic usage scenarios for the library. To use the samples first:
cd Examples
login.js
This sample demonstrates the basic login process which returns the Auth token required for other API calls. The sample writes out a file called .token which stores the Auth token. Other samples will use this token if present to avoid the need to enter the username and password. If you prefer not to have your Auth token stored locally you can run the samples and provide the username and password on the command line.
Usage:
node login.js <username> <password>
logout.js
This sample deletes the .token file if present and signs the given account out on the server.
Usage:
node logout.js <username> <password>
climate_start.js
This sample demonstrates turning on the HVAC system of the vehicle.
Usage:
node climate_start.js <username> <password>
climate_state.js
This sample retrieves and displays data on the HVAC system of the vehicle.
Usage:
node climate_state.js <username> <password>
climate_stop.js
This sample demonstrates turning off the HVAC system of the vehicle.
Usage:
node climate_stop.js <username> <password>
flash_lights.js
This sample demonstrates flashing the headlights of the vehicle.
Usage:
node flash_lights.js <username> <password>
honk_horn.js
This sample demonstrates honking the horn of the vehicle.
Usage:
node honk_horn.js <username> <password>
odometer.js
This sample retrieves and displays the current vehicle odometer value.
Usage:
node odometer.js <username> <password>
soc.js
This sample retrieves and displays the charge limit, the current vehicle charge level, and the ideal, rated and projected range.
Usage:
node soc.js <username> <password>
start_charge.js
This sample demonstrates how to initiate a charging session.
Usage:
node start_charge.js <username> <password>
stop_charge.js
This sample demonstrates how to terminate a charging session.
Usage:
node stop_charge.js <username> <password>
vehicle_state.js
This sample retrives and displays several elements of data returned from the vehicle_state REST API.
Usage:
node vehicle_state.js <username> <password>